SATURN EV1 1997: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 98V169000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SATURN | EV1 | 1997 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1998-07-28 | 1998-07-28 | 1998-07-29 |
Production Dates: 1996-08-01 - 1997-06-30
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 607
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 105
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ELECTRIC VEHICLES. A TRANSISTOR WITHIN THE BRAKE TORQUE CONTROL MODULE "BTCM" CAUSES AN ELECTRICAL SHORT TO GROUND. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM."
AS A RESULT, VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF FRONT BRAKE ASSIST, INCREASING THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL, AND VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE TORQUE CONTROL MODULE.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING JULY 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SATURN AT 1-888-EV-ASSIST '1-888-382-7747'.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '-1888-327-4236'.
